Science
Family-friendly Bay Area Science
Science museums, natural exploration, technology destinations, and family-friendly phenomena for Bay Area children.
Upcoming Science-y Events in the East Bay
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Spring into STEAM @ Fremont Downtown Event Center & PlazaSunday, March 22, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Juniper Corner Pop-Up Event @ Toyon Park3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: LEGO Club @ Central Library | Berkeley Public LibraryWednesday, March 25, 2026
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterThursday, March 26, 2026
9:30 am – 5:00 pm: Academy Day @ California Academy of SciencesSaturday, March 28, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Robo Expo @ Chabot Space & Science CenterSunday, March 29, 2026
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterTuesday, March 31, 2026
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: LEGO Club @ Central Library | Berkeley Public LibraryWednesday, April 1, 2026
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
STEM Camps for East Bay Kids
This roundup of science and technology camps includes activities from digital filmmaking to video game programming, ecology, and robotics.
Academic Summer Camps for East Bay Kids
Want to make learning fun this summer? These educational summer camps include cool offerings in the East Bay from math to writing.
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
Children’s Creativity Museum in SF
The Children's Creativity Museum in Yerba Buena Gardens is a hands-on, multimedia art and technology experience for kids 2-12.
Visiting the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley
Indoor and outdoor fun at The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Take your time exploring, and if you have three or more kids, definitely ...
Three-Year Old’s Guide to Lawrence Hall of Science
My three-year-old came to the Lawrence with his science goggles on ready to play and learn. Our visit was a joyful exploration
Ticket Alert: Family-friendly Maker Faire Bay Area
Maker Faire Bay Area is about creativity, which means every year brings something completely new that you’ve never seen.
Chabot Space & Science Center is a Gem in Oakland’s Redwoods
Chabot Space & Science Center reopened and we have the full scoop on what's new and what's still great for families.
Hikes for Tykes: Exploring the Regional Parks
Hikes for Tykes offers guided toddler-friendly nature walks and exploration in various East Bay Regional Parks.
Discover San Francisco’s Randall Museum
The Randall Museum is a FREE wildlife museum with live animals, trains and is next to a short steep hike to a killer view.
